Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,010,069); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.5mm vs 7.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Faster charging: 55W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 201g
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads ZTE Axon 30S by 291.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (52/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.